IVF Is a Rollercoaster No One Prepares You For

IVF Is a Rollercoaster No One Prepares You For

From Quiet The Clock by Beth Gulotta

January 28, 2026 · 53 min · Season 8 · Episode 11

About this episode

Beth and Amanda discuss the emotional and physical challenges of IVF and the importance of community support during infertility.

Beth sits down with Amanda for a raw, honest conversation that goes far beyond the clinical side of fertility treatment. Amanda opens up about the emotional and physical toll of IVF, the unique heartbreak of unexplained infertility, and the quiet grief that follows miscarriage. This is the part of the journey most people carry alone. Together, they unpack why so many people feel unprepared for infertility, how little education and support actually exists, and why silence can make an already isolating experience feel unbearable. The conversation moves into the power of community, shared language, and knowing you are not broken or failing. Amanda also walks through her personal decision-making around genetic testing and how she transformed her experience into advocacy through her Instagram, Made with Love and IVF. Her story is equal parts grounding, validating, and hopeful. If you have ever wondered why this topic feels so heavy, why no one seems to talk about it until you are living it, or if you need a reminder that you are not alone, this episode is for you. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Amanda Samojedny Amanda is a mom of two living children who knows firsthand that the journey to…

People in this episode

Host: Beth Gulotta

Guest: Amanda Samojedny

Topics covered

  • IVF
  • infertility
  • miscarriage
  • emotional toll
  • community support
  • advocacy

Keywords

  • IVF
  • infertility
  • miscarriage
  • emotional support
  • genetic testing
  • advocacy
  • community

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